What is IntelTechniques by Michael Bazzell?

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IntelTechniques is the online home for Michael Bazzell's OSINT (open source intelligence) and privacy work. It is a hub for training, books, blog posts, and resources rather than a software product or a single tool. If you are looking for structured OSINT education, privacy guidance, or Bazzell's published material, this is the site that gathers them in one place.

What the site offers

The homepage presents the site as a central entry point for "all of our sites," with navigation organized around services and resources. The main content areas are:

  • Blog — posts about projects and guides, including updates to OSINT scripts.
  • Resources — reference material and guides.
  • Online video training — self-paced training that leads to a certification.
  • Book store — print and digital books on OSINT and privacy.
  • OSIP certification — the official IntelTechniques Open Source Intelligence Professional program.

Training and certification

The site describes an online video training program that participants can complete "around your schedule." Completing that training is the path to the OSIP certification: the certification is offered to participants of the online video training, and the site links to a training page to begin. There are also separate pages for training FAQs and OSIP details, which is where you would check requirements and specifics before committing.

Books

IntelTechniques sells both print and digital books through its book store, with individual titles available for purchase. The site highlights the latest edition of the privacy book — Extreme Privacy, 5th Edition — as currently available.

Blog and scripts

The blog lives at inteltechniques.com/blog/. The most recent post noted on the homepage covers updated OSINT scripts, pointing to a specific post URL. If you use Bazzell's scripts or want to track changes to them, the blog is the place to monitor.

Who it is for

  • OSINT practitioners who want training, scripts, and reference material.
  • Privacy-focused readers who want Bazzell's book-length guidance.
  • People seeking a credential who want to understand the OSIP path before enrolling.

Practical notes

The site is operated under the IntelTechniques name by Michael Bazzell, and the copyright notice runs from 2009 to 2026. A privacy policy is linked in the footer. The homepage itself does not list prices or state whether any content requires login, so check the individual training, book, and certification pages for current terms before signing up or buying.